Bar Nancy in Little Havana sports rustic, nautical-inspired decor and a healthy selection of craft cocktails. The bar – named for the brigantine Nancy, which transported war supplies during the American Revolution – offers cocktails named after ships or patriotic themes, or both. The “Abigail Adams” is made with Fords gin, peach liqueur, lemon, strawberry, […]
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Sure, Beaker & Gray is a restaurant that serves innovative dishes courtesy of co-owner Brian Nasajon. But you’d be remiss if you dismissed its cocktail program, led by Nasajon’s partner, Ben Potts, as a side affair. Beaker & Gray’s list of libations is as strong as its food menu; for some patrons, it’s a destination […]
The Spanish gastrobar Bulla (pronounced boo-yah) is younger, cooler, and better than ever. At the freestanding marble bar under the mahogany marquee, it’s always time for a drink. Cocktails are delicious and fussy, infused with cardamom and currant syrup, lemongrass, and cucumber purée. Venture to the dining room, where chalkboards listing Spanish dishes swaddle blond-wood […]
If you “know what it means to miss New Orleans,” the Corner is the Miami bar for you. Nestled in the downtown nightclub district, this little speakeasy boasts a bar constructed from 150-year-old repurposed wood and a vibe that’s more reminiscent of the Big Easy than the neon lights of the Magic City. Maybe that’s […]
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The snow-capped mountain range is dazzlingly white against an impossibly blue sky, and snowflakes slowly drift to the rhythm of the Tom Tom Club. The Tom Tom Club? Don’t ask questions; just go with the flow. The wraparound LCD walls might soon change to images of the Mediterranean. A thousand or so ice-cube lights running […]
True to its name, this indoor-outdoor, jungle-themed oasis serves as an elevated respite from the bustling Wynwood bar scene. Located on the third floor of the Arlo Wynwood hotel and accessible from an exterior stairwell off NW 22nd Street or via the hotel elevators, Higher Ground is all about the art of the cocktail. Pair […]
This indoor/outdoor hodgepodge of a place is named for a small gift traditionally bestowed upon a customer by a merchant, and the moniker couldn’t be more fitting. At this serve-yourself Midtown bar, you pick your craft beer, cheese, and wine, pay at the counter, and then plant yourself in a lawn chair beneath twinkling lights. […]
Secreted within downtown Miami’s International Jewelry Center is an izakaya (that’s the term for the smallish, Japanese-style pubs littered throughout Tokyo) offering a surprisingly large menu of sushi and tapas-style plates that capture the essence of an authentic Asian kitchen. The small restaurant has only 30 seats, half of which line the outside hallway, plus […]
In a town filled with clubstaurants and fancy out-of-town imports, a low-key, no-fuss, high-quality wine bar was a welcome addition to Miami’s dining scene when it arrived in 2024. Located in Little River, Magie opened as a counter-service wine and snack bar where guests pair bottles of wine or craft beer with no-fuss snacks in […]
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In 2017, Katrina Iglesias, Adam Hughes, and chef and Barcelona native Deme Lomas opened Arson two doors down from their first venture, Niu Kitchen. The two restaurants have since been combined in order to accommodate more outdoor seating. Here, the centerpiece is a Josper – a charcoal-burning grill/oven hybrid that abets Lomas’ gastronomy. Whiffs of […]
There’s a reason this vibey cocktail parlor, lounge, and restaurant from Big Brother alum Memphis Garrett is billed as a “refuge from the ordinary.” Step inside No Man’s Land in Fort Lauderdale, and you immediately feel as though you’ve been transported to an intimate dinner party, a bespoke experience made complete with an arsenal of […]
At Prohibition, the food is an eclectic mix of favorites with an emphasis on small plates for sharing. A rundown of dishes includes char-grilled octopus, escargots, lobster truffle macaroni and cheese, chorizo croquettes, beef carpaccio, and hummus. Dinner-size entrées include slow-roasted short rib, Wagyu skirt steak, and pan-roasted salmon with couscous and vegetables. Of course, […]
The quiet block of 20th Street between Purdy and West Avenues in South Beach has given aspiring restaurateurs nothing but headaches. Nowadays, folks are gathering beneath Pubbelly’s high loft ceilings, leaning against the exposed brick walls, and waiting for one of the three dozen seats or dozen barstools to open up. So how did the […]
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If it’s a view you seek, look no further than Rosa Sky Rooftop. Located on the 22nd floor of Brickell’s AC & Element Hotel, this chic, modern lounge presents picturesque panoramic views of the Magic City skyline. Come nightfall, the space is bathed in the venue’s signature rose-hued glow, making it the perfect spot to […]
Sugarcane exudes the big-city allure of a longtime landmark oyster bar and grill. The menu is divided into three categories: the raw bar, the Japanese robata grill, and some 20 small plates of globally inspired snacks. Raw bar items include blackboard selections of seasonal oysters, shrimp cocktail, king crab legs, several crudos, and a limited […]
